Associate General Counsel – Infrastructure and Energy

Alvarez & Marsal; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is seeking an experienced Associate General Counsel to serve as lead legal counsel for its Energy and INFRA divisions in North America. This senior role involves drafting and negotiating complex contracts, guiding risk management, and advising senior leaders on commercial and regulatory matters.

The ideal candidate will have 7–15 years of in-house or equivalent experience, a JD from an accredited law school, active bar membership (NY or FL preferred), and a track

Qualifications

• 7–15 years of progressively senior legal experience including significant in-house counsel experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in large infrastructure or capital projects in energy, transportation & logistics, mining & metals.
• Strong negotiation and drafting skills and ability to collaborate across organizational levels and geographies.
• Law firm experience in corporate, commercial transactions or litigation preferred.
• Active bar membership (NY or FL preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive legal coverage for A&M Energy and A&M INFRA in North America, serving as the primary attorney actively supporting contracting and advising on complex legal and risk issues, including guiding on legal and risk matters relating to the growing global nature of these businesses.
• Draft, review, and negotiate client engagement letters, master service agreements, RFP responses, confidentiality agreements, vendor agreements, and other contracts.
• Provide legal counsel on risk management, compliance, and business operations.
• Evaluate and advise on legal matters related to intellectual property, confidentiality, conflicts of interest, technology, new service offerings and other matters relating to our A&M INFRA and Energy practices.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to A&M INFRA and Energy leaders and senior personnel, offering practical and actionable legal guidance.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop and implement legal risk mitigation strategies.

Skills

Business acumen

Contract negotiation

Communication skills

Integrity

Adaptability

Analytical thinking

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M.

The Team

We are seeking an accomplished and strategic Associate General Counsel to serve as lead legal counsel and trusted advisor to two specialized A&M divisions in North America: our Energy industry group (A&M Energy) and our Infrastructure and Capital Projects group (A&M INFRA). Reporting to a senior member of the A&M legal department, this key role represents a significant opportunity to establish and lead a comprehensive legal function while working closely with leadership of A&M Energy and A&M INFRA to navigate complex legal issues related to service contracts, compliance, and risk management. This is an ideal role for a senior legal professional seeking both immediate impact and substantial growth potential within a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in at least one predominant sector of infrastructure and/or large capital projects combined with sophisticated commercial contract expertise, demonstrated business judgment, and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, evolving environment and collaborate across organizational boundaries.

How You Will Contribute

• Lead comprehensive legal coverage for A&M Energy and A&M INFRA in North America, serving as the primary attorney actively supporting contracting and advising on complex legal and risk issues, including guiding on legal and risk matters relating to the growing global nature of these businesses.
• Draft, review, and negotiate client engagement letters, master service agreements, RFP responses, confidentiality agreements, vendor agreements, and other contracts.
• Provide legal counsel on risk management, compliance, and business operations.
• Evaluate and advise on legal matters related to intellectual property, confidentiality, conflicts of interest, technology, new service offerings and other matters relating to our A&M INFRA and Energy practices.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to A&M INFRA and Energy leaders and senior personnel, offering practical and actionable legal guidance.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop and implement legal risk mitigation strategies.

Qualifications & Experience

• 7–15 years of progressively senior legal experience including significant in‑house counsel experience, demonstrating the business acumen, strategic judgment, and leadership capability required to establish and manage a comprehensive legal function independently. Professional services or EPC firm experience preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in matters related to large infrastructure or capital projects in energy, transportation & logistics, mining & metals with a sophisticated understanding of risk allocation, complex contractual arrangements, and multi‑party stakeholder dynamics.
• Strong negotiation and drafting skills and proven ability to collaborate across organizational levels and geographies to build strong relationships.
• Law firm experience in corporate, commercial transactions or litigation preferred.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership (NY or FL preferred).

Key Skills & Attributes

• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking.
• Excellent contract negotiation and drafting skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Integrity‑driven with the ability to build trust at all levels.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑moving and uncertain environment.
• Analytical and solution‑oriented approach to problem‑solving.

Your journey at A&M

We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person’s unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top‑notch training and on‑the‑job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career.

We prioritize your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high‑performing and passionate professionals.

Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are also entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings’ fringe benefits consisting of healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages at rates determined periodically as well as a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Provided the eligibility requirements are met, employees will also receive an annual discretionary contribution to their 401(k) retirement savings plan from Alvarez & Marsal. Additionally, employees are eligible for paid time off including vacation, personal days, seventy‑two (72) hours of sick time (prorated for part‑time employees), ten federal holidays, one floating holiday, and parental leave. The amount of vacation and personal days available varies based based on tenure and role type. Click here for more information regarding A&M’s benefits programs.

The salary range is $200,000 - $250,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance. Please ask your recruiter for details.

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